Eel

Eels don’t start life with scales, it is only when they reach 16-20 cm that they start to grow scales. This starts down towards the… Read More »Do Eels Have Scales?

Unlike most other fish, moray eels don’t have scales, so to protect themselves against scrapes and parasites, they ooze a slimy coating of mucus over… Read More »Do Moray Eels Have Scales?

Served either hot or cold, jellied eels are prepared by boiling chopped eels in water and vinegar and then adding lemon, nutmeg and other spices… Read More »How Are Jellied Eels Made?

One of the creepiest animals you can encounter in the water is the eel. It’s a slippery, slimy creature, and it doesn’t fit neatly into… Read More »Are Eels Slippery?

Yes, the electric shock sensation (also referred to as “brain zaps”) are common symptoms of anxiety. Many people experience them. What causes electric shock feelings… Read More »Can Anxiety Cause Electric Feeling?

Fish Allergy Symptoms Hives or a skin rash. Nausea, stomach cramps, indigestion, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Stuffy or runny nose and/or sneezing. Headaches. Anaphylaxis (less common),… Read More »How Do I Know If Im Allergic To Eel?

The Snyder’s moray is the smallest species within the family, measuring less than six inches in length when fully grown. Its reddish-brown, sometimes dark, mottled… Read More »What Is The Smallest Saltwater Eel?

Echidna nebulosa. Common name: snowflake eel, starry eel. Maximum length: 30″, minimum tank size: 40 gallons. Gymnomuraena zebra. Common name: zebra moray. Maximum length: 3… Read More »What Eels Are Fish Safe?

Don’t worry about it, eels can go weeks without food as long as they are healthy. If it hasn’t eaten for a week or two,… Read More »How Long Can A Snowflake Eel Go Without Eating?

Although considered to be less aggressive than other saltwater morays, the snowflake eel can become very pugnacious at feeding time. With poor eyesight but a… Read More »Are Snowflake Moray Eels Aggressive?